Finance Director

Equifind are supporting a London-based fintech in the appointment of a Finance Director to help guide the business through its next stage of growth. Following a successful fundraise earlier in the year year, the business has now achieved unicorn status, making this a particularly exciting time to join.

With further fundraising activity and potential M&A opportunities on the horizon over the next 18 months, the CEO is looking for a commercially minded and strategic finance leader who can help take the business to the next level.

This is a genuine opportunity to build and shape the finance function within a high-growth business. Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, you'll play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, scaling operations and preparing the business for its next phase of growth. The environment is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, and will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership and having a tangible impact on the direction of a business.

The role will be largely office-based, from their HQ near Liverpool Street.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing commercial insight and strategic financial guidance to support growth and decision-making.
• Lead all aspects of the finance function, including management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and board reporting.
• Manage relationships with external accounting, tax, payroll and audit providers, ensuring the business receives a high-quality and scalable finance service.
• Support future fundraising, M&A and strategic projects, including financial modelling, due diligence and investor reporting.
• Oversee the company's regulatory and governance obligations, ensuring ongoing compliance with FCA requirements and financial controls.
• Build and develop the finance and operations infrastructure required to support the business as it scales, driving process improvements, automation and operational efficiency.

Key criteria

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), ideally trained within a top-tier audit practice.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience operating at a senior finance level, with ownership of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Experience within a high-growth environment, ideally a start-up or scale-up. Strong preference for candidates from payments, banking, trading or adjacent fintech sectors.
• Strong Excel skills with intermediate to advanced financial modelling capabilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Naturally curious and commercially minded, with a willingness to challenge the status quo, investigate issues thoroughly and drive continuous improvement.

Package

• £130,000–160,000 base salary.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• EV electric car scheme.
• 12% pension contribution.
• Plus a host of other great benefits!

Interested candidates must be comfortable working from the office 4 days per week.